HIPSTER RUNOFF

I just read that the White Stripes broke up. I don't even really know what that means. I know Jack White has like 100 different bands, and it always seemed like Meg White was pretty worthless, playing really basic drum beats, so not really a big deal. They only really had 1 good song, but they were just a band that cool dads and overgrounders thought was 'really cool' or something.

I don't even think they had made music in like 10 years, so they probably just wanted to 'make a headline' about breaking up, then they will 'reunite' and make more blog headlines.

"The reason is not due to artistic differences or lack of wanting to continue, nor any health issues as both Meg and Jack are feeling fine and in good health. It is for a myriad of reasons, but mostly to preserve what is beautiful and special about the band and have it stay that way."

I think Jack White and Meg White used to be in a relationship, so there was probably a lot of weird sexual tension. Like 'dark stuff' that people in serious relationships go thru. Maybe Meg was like "I really want to have a kid." And Jack was all like "NO" all the time because he wanted to be a famous musician, so even though they were successful musicians, there was a lot of resentment in their relationship.

I don't think any of that stuff actually happened, but it would probably be more interesting if they told a 'good story' like that. Ultimately, feel like no1 relevant cares abt the White Stripes. They probably should have done more to go 'more mainstream' and ride some Nickelback/Kings of Leon waves, but Jack White looks sorta like Eddie Scissorhands, so mainstreamers were probably kinda scared of him.

Just so yall know, the White Stripes belong 2 U!

"The White Stripes do not belong to Meg and Jack anymore. The White Stripes belong to you now and you can do with it whatever you want. The beauty of art and music is that it can last forever if people want it to. Thank you for sharing this experience. Your involvement will never be lost on any of us and we are truly grateful."

Are the White Stripes 'rock n roll legends' or just an overrated rock band?
Do u care that they broke up?
Was Meg White a 'worthless' drummer?
How many good songs did they have?
Are all of Jack White's bands about 95% unlistenable?
Are the White Stripes 'just another overground rock band'?
What are u gonna do with the White Stripes now that they belong 2 u.
Does n e 1 care that they are gone?
Will Meg White have to get a job at Subway?

Oh Jack White
ur just like u and me and every1 we know
Letting ur guard down
and going shopping to buy cat food
4 ur cat
(and kitty toilet pebbles)

Ur a genius, Jack White
but at the same time
ur a human
even though u can wail on guitar.

so used 2 ur flamboyant on-stage personal brand
But at the end of the day
ur not just a pretentious indie celeb

Ur a brilliant song writer
Like that 1 song u wrote for people at soccer games 2 sing

but at the end of the day
ur just a bro who <3s his cat
kinda like the Best Coasts
and that rlly makes me <3 u

Feel like there is no greater love
than the love between man + canine [via feline]
hope ur kitty isn't pooping everywhere while ur gone.
Have fun chillin on some meow mix Whiskers Purina

See yall at PETCO
with tons of relevant alternative celebrities

Do yall <3 Jack White?
Are the White Stripes overrated?
Does Jack White need to focus on the White Stripes instead of playing in a bunch of other lame bands?
Are the White Stripes 'indie' or 'mainstream rock bullshit'?
Should blogs stop 'creaming' over Jack White memes since all of his song sound the same?

Popular mainstream rock band sometimes marketed as indie the White Stripes had a 'shitty version' of their song "Fell in Love With A Girl" ripped off and utilized in a Super Bowl commercial by the Air Force, a popular branch of the US military which uses jets to bomb Arab and terrorist hideouts.  The White Stripes were not given 'mad bank' for the usage of their song [via commercial licensing].

It seems like they also got 'mad pissed' because they stole their song to promote the recruitment of dumb, minority soldiers to fight in a war that they don't support. I remember back when George W. Bush was in office, it was good for artists to speak up against the government, but this is a risky move since they are theoretically 'not supporting Obama.'

I wonder if this will hurt the White Stripes' brand in the long run with mainstream markets. Even though their 'classic rock' sound appeals to the masses in Middle America, they might gain an anti-American brand. Theoretically, the band should be more patriotic, and lend their song to the campaign for free. I feel like I would rather have the US military branches 'market themselves' to the masses, as opposed to having some sort of mandatory draft.

Do u think the White Stripes should sue 'soccer' for stealing the riff from their hit song "Seven Nation Army"? [via crowd chants]

When your song is 'stolen'/'sampled', should you be proud that it was good/relevant?
By not supporting the Air Force marketing campaign, are they helping the terrorists?
Should we support Obama's withdrawal plan?
Do the White Stripes wear red because they are 'commies'?

Will their next album be mad boycotted/blacklisted by the US govt?
WWTAFD: What Would The Arcade Fire Do?
Will the US Air Force lose 40% of their enlistment by indie music fans?